Zebra Technologies Z6Mplus manual Clean the Cutter Module

Routine Care and Adjustments

Cleaning Procedures

Clean the Cutter Module

Cutter option required.

Caution • For personnel safety, always power off and unplug the printer before performing this procedure.

Figure 37 • Cleaning the Cutter Module

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1Thumbscrew and Lock Washer

2Cutter Shield

3Upper Cutter Blade

4Lower Cutter Blade

To clean the cutter module, complete these steps:

1.Remove the cutter shield by removing the thumbscrew and lock washer.

Caution • The cutter blade is sharp. Do not touch or rub the blade with your fingers.

2.See Figure 37. Using the Preventive Maintenance Kit (Zebra part number 47362) or a solution of 90% Isopropyl and 10% deionized water and swab, wipe along the upper cutter blade. Allow the solvent to evaporate.

3.To expose the lower cutter blade, turn the cutter motor thumbnut counterclockwise until you see the V-shaped lower cutter blade.

4.Using the Preventive Maintenance Kit (Zebra part number 47362) or a solution of 90% Isopropyl and 10% deionized water and swab, wipe along the lower cutter blade. Allow the solvent to evaporate.

5.Replace the cutter shield.

6.When you have finished cleaning the cutter module, plug in and turn on the printer. The lower cutter blade returns to its correct operating position.

7.If the cutter continues to perform unsatisfactorily, contact an authorized service technician.

82 Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 13163L Rev. 3 5/20/2004